Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
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Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (Born in Oregon
on October 30, 1982) is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.
and Eugene
. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing songs. After a brief move to California, Miles went to New York City in 2000. He attended New York University
and graduated from Tisch School of the Arts
in 2004.
of Grizzly Bear
, was released on July 1, 2008. The album features contributions by Grizzly Bear
's Daniel Rossen
and Christopher Bear
and TV on the Radio
's Kyp Malone
.
Miles signed with Saddle Creek Records
on August 12, 2009. His second LP, Summer Of Fear
was produced by Malone and was released on October 20, 2009.
Later in 2009, Miles was chosen as one of Beyond Race Magazines "50 Emerging Artists", resulting in a spot in their #11 issue as well as a full-length Q&A on their website.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
on October 30, 1982) is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.
Biography
Miles was raised in PortlandPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
and Eugene
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing songs. After a brief move to California, Miles went to New York City in 2000. He attended New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and graduated from Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
in 2004.
Musical career
Miles' eponymous first LP, originally recorded, produced and arranged in 2006 with Chris TaylorChris Taylor (Grizzly Bear musician)
Chris Taylor is a multi-instrumentalist and producer best known for his role of bass player in the Brooklyn based indie folk group, Grizzly Bear.-Biography:...
of Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear (band)
Grizzly Bear is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band, composed of Edward Droste , Daniel Rossen , Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear . The band employs traditional and electronic instruments...
, was released on July 1, 2008. The album features contributions by Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear (band)
Grizzly Bear is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band, composed of Edward Droste , Daniel Rossen , Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear . The band employs traditional and electronic instruments...
's Daniel Rossen
Daniel Rossen
Daniel Rossen is a singer/songwriter/guitarist for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock group, Grizzly Bear. He is also a member of the duo Department of Eagles.-Biography:...
and Christopher Bear
Christopher Bear
Christopher Bear is a drummer and multi-instrumentalist associated with the Brooklyn-based indie-rock group, Grizzly Bear....
and TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio is an American art rock band formed in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, whose music spans numerous diverse genres, from post-punk to electro and free jazz to soul music....
's Kyp Malone
Kyp Malone
David Kyp Joel Malone is a multi-instrumentalist and member of the bands TV on the Radio and Iran.Malone formed Iran with film director/singer/songwriter Aaron Aites in the year 2000...
.
Miles signed with Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
on August 12, 2009. His second LP, Summer Of Fear
Summer Of Fear (album)
Summer of Fear is the second album by Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson from Brooklyn, Oregon. After joining Saddle Creek Records on August 12, 2009, Summer Of Fear was released via the iTunes Store and Saddle Creek's Store on September 22, 2009...
was produced by Malone and was released on October 20, 2009.
Later in 2009, Miles was chosen as one of Beyond Race Magazines "50 Emerging Artists", resulting in a spot in their #11 issue as well as a full-length Q&A on their website.
Discography
- Miles Benjamin Anthony RobinsonMiles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (album)Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is the self-titled debut album by Brooklyn, New York's Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. It was originally recorded, produced and arranged in 2006 with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, was released on July 1, 2008...
(Say Hey RecordsSay Hey RecordsSay Hey Records is an independent record label based in New York City, and is the brainchild of founder Aaron Romanello. The label has put out notable records by White Rabbits, Shy Child, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson's eponymous debut LP, and Inouk, as well as releases by Cause For Applause, The...
, 2008) - Summer Of FearSummer Of Fear (album)Summer of Fear is the second album by Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson from Brooklyn, Oregon. After joining Saddle Creek Records on August 12, 2009, Summer Of Fear was released via the iTunes Store and Saddle Creek's Store on September 22, 2009...
(Saddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
, 2009)